2 Hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling Tour

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Offered in: English
Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour

Please bring water, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, water shoes, bags for your shells and a towel

Overview

Not only will you be introduced to the great birding and wildlife in the area by your naturalists guide, you will also learn about the eco-systems, it rich heritage and long history. Our tours are never "canned", so each tour is different. The area's wildlife move around in order to exist in their world and so must we. Many species are seasonal and inhabit different areas in different environmental conditions, so too, we must be able to adapt. Bring your cameras, binoculars, snacks, favorite drinks, hats, sunglasses and have a great time!! Visit an uninhabited barrier island beach to collect shells, sand dollars and other treasures! Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.

Meeting points

Please meet your captain under the covered picnic table pavillion. It is to the left of the Marina store as look at it from the parking lot.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

In comfortable captain's style seating an, you will be safely brought deep into the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge for an interpretive tour of the area led by a Florida Master Naturalist. Depending on the season, you can expect to encounter manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, pelicans, rosette spoonbills, as well as, numerous species of fish and shore birds as well as the opportunity to find amazing shells.

2 hours
Marco Island (Pass By)

Marco Island is the largest the 10,000 Islands and the most developed

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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A great tour

Published on Dec, 2024

This was a great tour. The captain and first mate were excellent and very informative. It was great to see so much wildlife (dolphins, osprey, terns) and despite the fog the sand island was really cool.

Awesome 2 hour excursion

Published on Nov, 2024

We had group of 6 adults and 5 young kids. Perfect length excursion. Great crew put us on dolphins that jumped right next to our boat. Also saw lots of other wildlife and we went home with awesome shells and sand dollars! Highly recommend.

Highly recommend Captain Kevin and this tour!

Published on Nov, 2024

Captain Kevin was fantastic! The highlight of the birds we saw was a roseate spoonbill. We saw a pod of dolphins up close and personal to the boat, and he took us to a great sand bar for shelling. Highly recommend this tour and Captain Kevin.

A must do while in Marco Island.

Published on Nov, 2024

Captain Ed and Kim were fantastic. Lots of knowledge to pass the time and both clearly enjoy their job and new people. We saw more dolphins than we could count and close enough to touch(we didn’t, state law and such). Shell island was impressive and we found so many unique shells to take home as souvenirs. The trip was worth 2-3 times what we paid and the hospitality was priceless. Thank you very much!

Wonderful birding/shelling boat tour!

Published on Nov, 2024

What a fantastic tour!! Friendly, knowledgeable Captain Ed knew just where to take us to see all of our favorite birds!! We saw everything we wanted and more and got some awesome shells!

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